2016 Map of Huerfano Butte

About this map

Apache City and the surrounding high plains of Huerfano County are defined by a complex network of water management and ranching infrastructure. The Huerfano River flows across the southern portion of the quadrangle, supported by a system of man-made waterways including the Bradford Canal, Homestead Canal, and Orlando Ditch. This reliance on irrigation is further evidenced by numerous reservoirs such as Clark Reservoir Number 1 and Orlando Reservoir Number 2. For those tracing local families, the presence of the Speed Cem and Butte Cem provides specific points of interest near the iconic Huerfano Butte landmark. The landscape is also dotted with private aviation sites like Mann Ranch Airport and Diamond Star Ranch Airport, reflecting the vast distances between settlements in this part of southern Colorado. A web of county roads, including Co RD 660 and Co RD 103, connects the dispersed ranching properties across this semi-arid terrain.